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Cortland County

State:
New York
County Seat:

Cortland County's estimated 2025 population is 45,094 with a growth rate of -0.72% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cortland County is the 52nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 49,277 and has seen a growth of -8.49% since that time.

45,094
Total Population
90
Population Density (miĀ²)
52
Population Rank (State)
-329 -0.72%
Annual Population Growth

Cortland County Population

Cortland County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Cortland County includes 90.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42,00190.52%
Two or more races2,2034.75%
Black or African American9782.11%
Asian6441.39%
Other race5321.15%
Native American390.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander40.01%

Cortland County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Cortland County's average per capita income is $47,635. Household income levels show a median of $67,527. The poverty rate stands at 12.81%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,704$114,390
Families$85,316$102,242
Households$67,527$82,947
Non Families$39,334$49,894

$47,635

Average Income

$67,527

Median Household Income

12.81%

Poverty Rate